Anchor Porter 3.85 1738

Anchor Porter

	Percentile
	98
	overall

Brewed by Anchor Brewing Company
Style: Porter
San Francisco, California USA

bottled
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Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
1738	3.85/5.0	3.85/5.0	5.6%	99.3	English pint, Stem glass

Commercial Description:
San Francisco's famous Anchor Porter brand is made in one of the smallest and most traditional breweries in the world by the brewers of Anchor Steam Beer. Our old-fashioned Porter is virtually handmade, with an exceptional respect for the ancient art of brewing. We use 100% malted barley, generous amounts of fresh, whole hops, entirely natural carbonation and a simple, natural brewing process which is like no other in the world. The deep black color, the thick, creamy head and the intensely rich flavor of Anchor Porter, made in San Francisco since 1974, have earned this delicious and unique brew a worldwide reputation for outstanding quality. It is aesthetically pleasing and wholly superior in every respect.

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BeerandBlues2 (3230), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	5/5	7/10	4/5	17/20

Jul 6, 2004

Black with a brown head. Aroma is hoppy with a molasses and honey hint. Bittersweet like a dark chocolate or dark coffee. Easy on the palate.

KnutAlbert (3217), Oslo, Norway

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	5/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Dec 3, 2005

It’s a splendid little beer - I seldom rate this high. French roasted coff, bitter chocolate and a slightly syrupy stickiness when you pour it. Sometimes I wish some brewers in Dublin sat down, tasted some of the best stouts and porters from around the globe and tried to make a brew like this. They would not have to push it as their primary product - just something to bottle condition and keep for special customers.

Eyedrinkale (3209), Astoria, New York, USA

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	9/10	5/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Dec 21, 2003

Not sure if this beer has changed recipies over the past 5 years or so but I don't seem to like it as much as I did (probably just me). Anyway still a WAY above average porter.

hotstuff (3176), Indiana, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	5/10	5/5	7/10	4/5	14/20

Dec 8, 2005

Bottle. Small tan fizzy head that mostly diminished, various sized bubbles, poor lacing, mostly opaque, carbonated, and a dark brown hue. Aroma was malty, caramel, chocolate, hint of coffee, sweet, and dark fruit. Flavor was malty, chocolate, coffee, and dark fruit. Tingly mouthfeel. Medium body.

TheBeerGod (3169), Newport News, Virginia, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	8/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Aug 5, 2002 Updated: Nov 18, 2004

Great porter. Dark brown body with a fluffy brown head. Chocolate and coffee notes throughout. Not as rich as I would have liked, but still Anchor’s best beer.

RichardGretton (3153), Leicestershire, England

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Dec 21, 2002

Coffee flavour and aroma is prominent with this lightly hopped beer. Overwhelmingly smooth palate on the palate. A brilliant beer.

PorterPounder (3147), Tallahassee, Florida, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	7/10	5/5	9/10	5/5	16/20

Jun 11, 2002 Updated: Dec 12, 2003

Rerate - Well, this was my very first rating about 18 months ago - still tastes just as great - notice a bit more smooth chocolate flavor and the appearance is deep, dark black. Nice roasty aroma - goes down oh so smooth. No gritty aftertaste Original 4.0 Excellent for a 'mainstream' Porter. Great coffee aftertaste.

ogivlado (3088), Zagreb, Croatia

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Feb 21, 2007

Bottled(355ml). -at the Pianeta Birra, Rimini
Dark brown coloured, medium sized opaque head, slightly sweet chocolate nose. Light roasted chocolate aroma with nice chocolate and licorice notes. Bitter hoppy finish. Very nice beer.

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